Marines attach the hoist sling of an AV-8B Harrier
Summary
Marines attach the hoist sling of an AV-8B Harrier jet engine container to an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for transport during a replenishment-at-sea. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)
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7th fleet
npase
uss makin island lhd 8
amphibious squadron five
phibron 5
nmcs
petty officer 2nd class christopher lindahl
at sea
uss makin island operations
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high resolution
us navy
uss makin island
flight deck
military aircraft
navy aircraft
osprey aircraft
Date
09/10/2014
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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